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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,495

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $77,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,772

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $82,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCL-ClassBoxster
TrimCL600S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $147,400 $55,700
Base Invoice $137,082 $43,512
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Wood trim   890
Navigation system   3,110
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735
CD changer, remote   650
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   927
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Wood trim   757
Navigation system   2,644
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475
CD changer, remote   553
Options (change) 0 16,935
Options (change) 0 14,400
Destination 875 860
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $151,275 $73,495
Total Invoice $140,957 $58,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,679
Model Year20082008
ModelCL-ClassBoxster
TrimCL600S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine510hp V12295hp H6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$151,275$73,495
Adjustments for Features-11,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,000$73,495
Total Invoice$140,957$58,772
Adjustments for Features-10,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,451$58,772

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082008
ModelCL-ClassBoxster
TrimCL600S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Night vision$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,665$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,5060

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082008
ModelCL-ClassBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.3 in95.1 in
Length199.4 in170.4 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height55.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,895 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.9 ft39.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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